Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.
Establishes a right of action for the deprivation of constitutional rights; provides for compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Establishes a gender-affirming care access program to provide support and increase access to gender-affirming care including certain medical and surgical care.
Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges the Casting Society for hosting its inaugural Black in Casting: Black History Month Potluck Brunch on February 28, 2026. The measure directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the organization and its founder, Asjai Lou, while recognizing the contributions of specific casting directors Adrian Wells and Sujotta Pace. The resolution also authorizes sending a copy of the document to Black in Casting as a formal record of the legislature's appreciation for the event's celebration of Black culture and diversity in the entertainment industry.
Expands the eligibility period for indigent legal service attorneys to receive certain loan forgiveness; increases loan reimbursement for certain attorneys who work in legal services with indigent clients.
Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act" to provide for oversight of the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband and voice over internet protocol service.
Prohibits governmental entities from entering into agreements to house individuals in immigration detention facilities; requires governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of individuals in immigration detention facilities.
Enacts the "PFAS discharge disclosure act"; requires certain SPDES permit holders to conduct PFAS monitoring and disclose the results from such monitoring.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates New York City taxi and limousine inspectors as peace officers, granting them authority to enforce certain laws during their work. It specifically allows them to exercise peace officer powers (like making arrests for violations) regardless of whether they're performing routine inspections. However, it explicitly states inspectors cannot carry firearms without a valid license under penal law. The change directly affects NYC transportation safety enforcement staff who inspect taxi and limousine operations.
